CurseForge · Minecraft mod
GLRenderDistance
It lets you increase the render distance to 1000, GLRenderDistance is an optimization expansion designed to break past Minecraft default render distance constraints
Quick answer
Which GLRenderDistance release should I use?
glrenderdistance-1.0.0.jar targets 26.2 with Fabric. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. All 2 required mods have matching files.
Where it goes
Is GLRenderDistance required on the client, server, or both?
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does glrenderdistance-1.0.0.jar need?
glrenderdistance-1.0.0.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
Install Chunky (Fabric), FerriteCore (Fabric) first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.
Before you install it
Add GLRenderDistance without breaking your instance.
Built for glrenderdistance-1.0.0.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use glrenderdistance-1.0.0.jar. It targets 26.2 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
Install Chunky (Fabric), FerriteCore (Fabric) first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
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Put it on the correct side
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside glrenderdistance-1.0.0.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does GLRenderDistance add?
It lets you increase the render distance to 1000.
🚀 GLRenderDistance
**⚠️ ALPHA VERSION NOTICE:** This mod is currently in its Alpha stage. It is extremely resource-heavy and requires Sodium to function.
**GLRenderDistance** is an optimization expansion designed to break past Minecraft's default render distance constraints. This mod allows you to scale your render distance seamlessly up to **1000 chunks**.
✨ Features
* **Massive Horizon:** Unlock your slider and push your render distance limits higher than ever before.
* **Stable Framework:** Engineered to maintain high frame rates even when rendering expansive landscapes.
🛑 Critical Requirements & Dependencies
To ensure game stability and prevent crashes, this mod strictly requires the following setup:
* **Sodium (Required):** This mod is built to work directly on top of Sodium's modern rendering engine. It will not function without it.
* **RAM Allocation:** Loading massive render distances heavily impacts your system memory. You **MUST** allocate at least **6GB to 8GB of RAM** in your Minecraft launcher settings (JVM Arguments: -Xmx6G or -Xmx8G) to prevent Java from freezing or running out of memory.
⚙️ Configuration & Recommendations
* **Start Small:** When launching for the first time, gradually increase your chunks (e.g., test at 64, then 100) to find the perfect balance for your graphics card.
* **Performance Target:** Proven to achieve smooth performance (70+ FPS at 100 chunks) on optimized hardware setups.
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
GLRenderDistance by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.2
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
GLRenderDistance versions and loaders
glrenderdistance-1.0.0.jar
19 Jul 2026
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.